Aishwarya Rai Named UNAIDS' Goodwill Ambassador

The United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has appointed Indian actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as its International Goodwill Ambassador.

She will raise global awareness on protecting children from HIV infection and increasing access to antiretroviral treatment.

The appointment came a day before the start of the annual debate at the UN General Assembly. Aishwarya has been involved in humanitarian issues for many years and will now have a special focus on HIV/AIDS.